In this survey, our focus is on interactions that take place in real time

face-to-face

over the phone

over the Internet (Skype, Hangouts, etc.)

​All questions are optional, and all answers are anonymous.​

Section 1 of 3​​Types of intentional interactions

I might be interested in Discussion of one or more topics *

YesMaybeNo

If you're interested in discussion, you can list possible topics here *

List up to three topics

In a discussion, the total number of participants that would work best for me is *

TwoThree to FiveSix or More

I might wish to share Support for thoughts and feelings, according to one of these agreements *

Support to talk (and laugh) about our thoughtsThe above, plus support to describe our feelingsAll of the above, plus support to *release* our feelings (via laughter, tears, venting, etc.)

When exchanging support, the total number of participants that would work best for me is *

TwoThree to FiveSix or More

I might be interested in one of these cooperative Problem-Solving interactions *

Using whatever ideas we come up with by ourselvesThe above, plus applying known creative problem-solving techniques (to overcome our brains' inherent limitations)All of the above, plus supporting the describing or releasing of feelings (because feelings can get in the way of effective problem solving)

When problem-solving, the total number of participants that would work best for me is *

TwoThree to FiveSix or More

Is there anything more you'd like us to know about any of the above? *

Section 2 of 3​Possible process agreements for intentional interactionsMany of the above types of interactions are commonly available.​But could having certain "process" agreements make those interactions even better for you?​​In this section, you can indicate which processes for interactions you might find beneficial.

Timing turns *

It's OK for each person to take as long as they wish; others can speak up when they want (so we can be spontaneous)I prefer having turns be equal, without interruptions (so we can relax, listen, and not compete for “airtime”)

Taking turns (in groups) *

It's OK however turn-taking happens, with no agreed-upon structureI prefer when people use an agreed-upon structure for taking turns

If you prefer a structure for taking turns, which of these methods do you like? *

Passing a talking stickGoing around a circleBy raised hands (each person having a chance to take a turn before anyone else has a subsequent turn)

Check all that apply

For me to feel comfortable being fully authentic *

I would want the option of complete confidentiality for whatever I might shareI would want the option of others not later referring to what I said or did

Please share anything additional about process agreements that can make interactions work better for you. *

Section 3 of 3​Two quick questions about you

What is your gender? *

FemaleMaleOther

What is your age? *

17 or younger18 to 2425 to 3435 to 4445 to 5455 to 6465 to 7475 or older

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